Yamaha LS2000 Owner's Manual page 58

4) Put the throttle levers in the idle
position. Shift into Neutral. Turn the
ignition key of one engine to "Start."
When the engine starts, release the
key. Repeat for the other engine. If
the engine will not start or doesn't
stay running, move the throttle
levers forward slightly and try again.
CAUTION:
Never turn the ignition key to "Start"
while the engine is running. Do not
keep the starter motor running for
more than 5 seconds. If the engine
does not start after 5 seconds of
cranking, release the starter button.
Wait at least 15 seconds before try-
ing to start the engine again. If the
starter motor is engaged continu-
ously for more than 5 seconds, the
battery will be quickly discharged,
and it will be impossible to start the
engine. The starter motor may also
be damaged if it is engaged continu-
ously for more than 5 seconds.
NOTE:
Be sure the shift lever is put in the
Neutral position or the starter motor
will not operate.
On this boat, the engines are con-
nected directly to the drive unit.
Starting either engine generates
some thrust immediately. Only
enough throttle should be applied to
keep the engine at a fast enough
idle to stay running.
5) After the engines are warm, gradu-
ally push the choke knobs in fully,
back to their original position.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the Sport Boat with
just one engine running. Severe
engine damage
because water can flood the non-
operating engine through the cool-
ing water intake. If single-engine
operation is unavoidable, operate
the boat at a "no wake" speed only.
3-15
O
PERATION
could result
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